CVE-2025-62586: OPEXUS FOIAXpress allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to reset the administrator password

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-62586 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting foiaxpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OPEXUS FOIAXpress allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to reset the administrator password. Fixed in FOIAXpress version 11.13.2.0.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2025-10-16
Last modified	2026-10-09

Publisher (CNA): Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government · Vendor: opexustech

Last updated 2026-10-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-16 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-09 10:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opexustech foiaxpress UPGRADE

Affected: >= 11.1.0 and < 11.13.2.0

Fixed in: 11.13.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy foiaxpress || rpm -q foiaxpress || foiaxpress --version

2. UPGRADE to 11.13.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade foiaxpress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade foiaxpress

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison foiaxpress sudo apt install foiaxpress=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold foiaxpress

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list foiaxpress sudo dnf downgrade foiaxpress-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add foiaxpress

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-62586?

foiaxpress: upgrade to 11.13.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-62586 being exploited?

CVE-2025-62586 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-62586 affect?

CVE-2025-62586 affects foiaxpress. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). OPEXUS FOIAXpress allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to reset the administrator password. Fixed in FOIAXpress version 11.13.2.0.

How urgent is CVE-2025-62586?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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